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Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works, © 1992­1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents 7 8 13 15 17 18 20 22 23 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting Up Your Mac mini What's Next? What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini Basic Features of Your Mac mini Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help 3 30 Using Applications 31 32 33 35 37 39 43 44 45 48 49 50 51 53 56 56 58 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer Connecting a Display or Video Device Universal Serial Bus (USB) FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Audio Support Using Your Optical Drive Securing Your Computer Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Other Problems Using Apple Hardware Test Learning More, Service, And Support Locating Your Product Serial Number 59 Appendix A: Specifications 4 Contents 61 61 61 62 63 63 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your Mac mini Moving Your Mac mini Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connectors and Ports Power Adapter 64 Avoid Hearing Damage 65 Ergonomics 67 Apple and the Environment 69 72 75 75 79 87 91 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet Setup Assistant Worksheet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Dial-Up Connection DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection 95 Communications Regulation Information 103 Index Contents 5 1 Getting Started 1 Your Mac mini has been designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away. If you have never used Mac mini or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini. DVI to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter 7 Setting Up Your Mac mini Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. If there is any protective film around the computer or power adapter, remove it before setting up your Mac mini. 1 Plug the AC cord firmly into the power adapter. Plug the cord from the power adapter into the computer. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 3 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. If your keyboard has a USB port, you can plug your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard. If it doesn't, you can plug the mouse into a USB port on the back of the computer. Note: Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may require software drivers. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest software drivers. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your computer, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse. 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video out port. To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer. For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini." Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects placed on top may cause interference with the optical drive or with the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal, if you have the optional AirPort Extreme Card or Bluetooth module installed. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started What's Next? You've done everything you need to get your Mac mini up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant starts and helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. If you already have a Mac, the Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac mini. Transferring Information to Your Mac mini You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new Mac mini. To transfer information, make sure of the following:  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode.  Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.  You must have a FireWire cable to connect the two computers. The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information-- just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your Mac mini does not affect the information on your other Mac. Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  Applications folder so that the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new Mac mini (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 You may want to deauthorize your old Mac to prevent your iTunes Music Store or spoken word purchases from being played or to change which computers are authorized to play your purchases. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > iTunes and Music Store Help, and search for "deauthorize." If you don't use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Mac mini, you can do it later. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and doubleclick the Setup Assistant icon. Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet If you didn't transfer your network settings, the Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply.  If you don't already have an Internet account, the assistant can set you up with one.  If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 69 for information you'll need to enter. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you have two options. Put Your Mac mini to Sleep to Save Energy If you will be away from your Mac mini for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can quickly wake the computer and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following:  Choose Apple () > Sleep.  Press the power button on the back of the computer.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To wake the computer, press any key on the keyboard. When the computer wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Shut Down Your Mac mini If you will not use your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it down. m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to know about your Mac mini. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information on common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac mini. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. 17 Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Power indicator light ® Power button Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Modem port (optional) Video out port FireWire port USB ports (2) Security slot Headphone port 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Your computer has a Combo drive that can read DVD discs, DVD movies, CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, music CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media. It can also write music, documents, and other digital files to blank CD-R and CD-RW discs Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on; a pulsing light indicates it's in sleep ® ¯ G W £ d H f ¥ Power button Turn on your Mac mini or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect a DSL or cable modem. Modem port (on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal 56K v.92 modem. Video out port Connect displays that use a DVI connector. You can also connect displays that use a VGA connector using the DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect USB devices such as mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, powered speakers, USB microphones, USB hubs, Zip and other disk drives, digital cameras, joysticks, and more. FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as an iPod, iSight camera, digital video cameras, or external storage devices. Headphone port Connect headphones or other sound output devices, such as external powered speakers. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 19 Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system s ...